PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sal Callahan (ranked 4953 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juanito Ferguson (ranked 4108 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Callahan
vs
Ferguson

172 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sal Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juanito Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Callahan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Callahan is defended easily by Ferguson.
Callahan throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Callahan misses.
Ferguson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Callahan shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Callahan defends it well.
Callahan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but Callahan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferguson to the ground. Ferguson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferguson with the counter takedown but Callahan avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Callahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Callahan shoots in.
Ferguson with the counter takedown but Callahan avoids it easily.

Callahan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Callahan lands in his opponent's guard.

Ferguson has his feet on Callahan's thighs here. He's pushed Callahan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Callahan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juanito Ferguson!